Indie Games: The Complete Introduction to Indie Gaming

(Hardback)

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Indie games are video games developed without the financial support or restrictions of an official games developer, opening up a world of creative possibilities

Taps into increased interest in indie gaming following the incredible success of independently developed games such as Braid and Minecraft, as well as the award-winning movie doc Indie Game (2012)

Packed with over 200 pieces of stunning artwork from the games themselves

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Diver has done a grand job of digging deep into the period to unearth some treasures that may otherwise have passed many gamers by. -- Darren Carle * The Skinny *
Diver tackles the evolution of the industry, digital marketplaces and mobile, as well as examining broader topics such as horror, emotional empathy and space through an indie-centric lens * Edge Magazine *
A finely presented compendium of games * Edge Magazine *

Author Bio

Mike Diver is a British music and videogame journalist. He has edited Clash magazine's website, contributed to several magazines including NME and Kerrang!, and appeared on radio shows for the BBC and Xfm. Mike writes his own blog, From Sinking. He has also written a number of videogames-related articles for magazines Drowned In Sound, Vice and Edge.